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Synonyms for turn away

  • verb

Most common

dismiss turn down refuse reject deflect turn aside

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

1. Dismiss

dismiss, turn down, refuse, reject, exclude, discard, disdain, spurn

2. Deflect

deflect, turn aside, bend, divert, deviate, fend off

Other

turn back, turn one's back, avert dated

Antonyms

lure

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Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To rotate so as not to face someone or something.

  2. v. 2

    To rotate oneself so as not to face someone or something.

Example sentences

  • refuse I didn't really think Tom would refuse to do that.
  • reject Voters may yet reject the misbegotten 'Dream Act'.
  • dismiss Sami's attorney filed a motion to dismiss the case.
  • deflect Deflect any question related to your personal life.

By length

4 letters
bend1
5 letters
avert2, spurn1
6 letters
refuse2, reject2, divert2
7 letters
dismiss2, exclude2, discard2, disdain2, deflect2, deviate3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (avert2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
détourner
Català
desviar